Athelstan Riley

English hymnwriter (1858-1945)
Person human Q4813344
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Athelstan Riley

Summary

Athelstan Riley is a human[1]. Born in Paddington[2], he… he was born on August 10, 1858[3]. He died in Jersey[4]. He died on January 1, 1945[5]. He worked as a hymnwriter[6].

Key Facts

  • Athelstan Riley's place of birth was Paddington[2].
  • Athelstan Riley passed away in Jersey[4].
  • Athelstan Riley was born on August 10, 1858[3].
  • Athelstan Riley died on January 1, 1945[5].
  • Athelstan Riley died on November 17, 1945[7].
  • Athelstan Riley was married to Andalusia Molesworth[8].
  • A child of Athelstan Riley was Morwenna Riley[9].
  • A child of Athelstan Riley was Christopher Riley[10].
  • Athelstan Riley held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Athelstan Riley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Athelstan Riley worked as a hymnwriter[6].
  • Athelstan Riley is recorded as male[13].
  • Athelstan Riley's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Athelstan Riley's Commons category is recorded as Athelstan Riley[15].
  • Athelstan Riley's family name is recorded as Q16882085[16].
  • Athelstan Riley's given name is recorded as Athelstan[17].
  • Athelstan Riley's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • Athelstan Riley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Athelstan Riley's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Christian Hymns[20].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[21]

  • Country: GB[22]

  • Began / founded: 1858-08-10[23]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1945-11-17[24]

  • MusicBrainz ID: d7dbec6c-f4ee-4bb4-b164-0d16b839d66b[25]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Paddington[2], Athelstan Riley… he was born on August 10, 1858[3].

Career and Affiliations

Athelstan Riley's professions included hymnwriter[6].

Personal Life

Among Athelstan Riley's spouses was Andalusia Molesworth[8]. Children include Morwenna Riley[9] and Christopher Riley[10], 1894–1958[26].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1945[5] and November 17, 1945[7]. Athelstan Riley passed away in Jersey[4].

FAQs

Where was Athelstan Riley born?

Athelstan Riley's place of birth was Paddington[2].

Where did Athelstan Riley die?

Athelstan Riley died in Jersey[4].

Who was Athelstan Riley married to?

Athelstan Riley's spouses include Andalusia Molesworth[8].

What did Athelstan Riley do for work?

Athelstan Riley worked as hymnwriter[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [21] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [22] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [23] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [24] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [25] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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